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I need help putting together my first resume as a high school student. What should I include to make it stand out, especially since I don't have much work experience yet? Any suggestions would be awes …
I'm a high school student in Los Angeles, looking to earn some extra cash during spring break. Any recommendations for jobs or places that are hiring temporary workers? I'm open to different kinds of …
I'm really interested in teaching Spanish at the high school level. What steps should I take in college to become a certified Spanish teacher? Are there certain degrees or programs I should look into?
I'm considering applying for jobs at the Somerville High School summer program. Does anyone have experience with this? Are these positions good for building skills that colleges will care about?
I'm setting up my LinkedIn profile and wondering if I should add the jobs I had during high school. They were mostly customer service roles. Do these experiences help in making my profile stand out?
I'm updating my resume and have some jobs from high school that were relevant but not super recent. Should I include them, or focus more on recent activities and internships?
I'm applying for some part-time jobs and internships, and I'm not sure if I should list my high school or just focus on my skills and experiences. Does including my high school information matter to e …
I've been considering getting a part-time job during high school, but I'm worried about balancing work and schoolwork. Have any of you guys had jobs while in school? Was it beneficial, or did it cause …
I'm a high schooler applying for my first job and wondering if I should create a resume. Is it necessary, and if so, what should I include since I don't have much experience yet?
As a current high school student, I'm thinking about finding a part-time job. Are there benefits to working during high school, or should I focus on academics and enjoy my free time?
I'm a freshman in high school and wondering if it's a good idea to get a part-time job. Would it teach me valuable skills, or should I focus more on school and extracurriculars right now?
As a high school junior starting to look for a part-time job, should I include the name of my high school on my resume, or is that not necessary if I'm still in school?
I'm considering taking a short-term course instead of a full degree. Are there fields or jobs where short course training can lead to a high salary?
I'm thinking about careers that don't require a four-year degree but still pay well. Are there high-paying jobs that I can prepare for with short educational programs?
I'm interested in the medical field but not sure if I want to commit to a long college program. Are there shorter educational paths that lead to high-paying and in-demand medical jobs?
Does anyone have tips for finding summer job opportunities for high schoolers in San Francisco? I'm hoping to work over the summer but I'm not sure where to start looking. Any advice would be apprecia …
I'm currently in high school and really interested in gaining some sales experience. What kind of sales jobs do high school students usually get, and how can I find openings that hire at my age?
I'm a high school junior trying to land my first job, but I'm not sure how to write a resume without much experience. What should I include to make my resume stand out to employers?
I'm considering taking up a job as a reservationist to earn some money. How do other high schoolers balance their jobs with schoolwork? Any tips on managing time and stress?
I'm really interested in research and would love to work as a research assistant while still in high school. Any advice on how to find these opportunities or if it's even possible for someone my age?